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U.S. cities skeptical of FDA warnings against medicine imports from Canadian firm
Critics question claims by federal officials that CanaRX jeopardizes patient safety. Many U.S. companies, cities, counties and school districts rely on the firm to help employees get cheaper medicine.
New Mexico moves toward legalizing recreational marijuana
New Mexico is another state to take a step toward legalizing recreational marijuana. Its House approved a bill that would allow state-run stores and require customers to carry a receipt with their cannabis or face penalties.
A gulp of genetically modified bacteria might someday treat a range of illnesses
Researchers think genetically engineered versions of microbes that can live in humans could help treat some rare genetic disorders and perhaps help with Type 1 diabetes, cirrhosis and cancer.
FDA says it found asbestos in makeup at Claire's
The retailer, which markets products to young women, says its products are safe and says the test results "show significant errors." Other independent testers also found asbestos in the products.
Court slams UnitedHealth for restricting access to mental health care to save money
A federal judge in Northern California handed Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group a major defeat in a lawsuit over access to mental health care. The count found the pressure to reduce costs infected company policies governing mental health coverage.